Growing Florida's Startup Companies

| 12/17/2013

Conclusion

Opportunities abound for Florida to encourage the growth and expansion of startups. As they become more successful, the companies and their principals and investor groups can also mentor young entrepreneurs. Keeping graduates of Florida universities in the state will result in a better return from taxpayer investments in education, will develop high-paying jobs, and will diversify the Florida economy.

Economic Commentary written byJerry D. Parrish, Ph.D., Chief Economist, and Executive Director of the Center for Competitive Florida, with assistance from Jennifer Linares, MS, Research Analyst, and Ben Taplin, Research Intern.

Robert Weissert, Chief Research Officer & General CounselChris Barry, Director of Publications